Tag: crafts

Creative Milk Caron Crafts Giles 1989 During my stint as a youth librarian, I am all about turning regular household trash into projects for the kids. A milk carton project would fit right in. However, take a look at some

The Big Book of Fabulous Fun-Filled Celebrations and Holiday Crafts Fobel and Boleach 1978 Some of these crafts must be seen to be believed. There is the shrimp and olive Christmas tree (3rd picture below). Nothing says birth of our

Scrapbook Asian Style! Harris 2008 Submitter: Oh boy. I came across this after it had been weeded, waiting to be put in our book sale. I’m not sure which of my coworkers weeded it, but I’m glad they did. This

Beautiful Patchwork Gifts Seward 1989 I recently weeded this gem from my collection. No one had checked it out in quite a while and frankly the book itself was on its last legs. Content wise, it was a an easy

Making Nice Things Out of Straw Svinicki 1979 This book is all about making things out of straw. This means brooms, wreaths, and other household decor.The crafts themselves aren’t too bad, if straw is your thing. Corn husk dolls and

Easter Eggs for Everyone Coskey 1973 Submitter: It’s more than you would ever want to know about decorating Easter eggs (including Egg Lore and Legends and Egg Customs), and it has some very non-PC text. Intro page is cleverly shaped

Crafts for the Disabled Gault and Sykes 1979 Submitter: This book is horribly dated, with black and white photographs and illustrations. I don’t think these crafts are particularly accessible for persons with disabilities, either. There are many more current craft